Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening if you don’t receive medical attention quickly. A number of allergens can trigger this kind of serious reaction. Learn to recognize the most important symptoms, tell anaphylaxis apart from a more...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that affects millions of Americans. Although common, it is a serious medical condition. The disease typically most impacts the joints and skin, although symptoms can also appear in areas such as fingernails and toenails. The chances...

Have you ever had an unexplained rash somewhere on your body? Skin rashes have many causes, including illnesses or coming into contact with harsh chemicals. When your skin rubs up against, or you handle something that causes a rash, it is called contact dermatitis....

Have you ever experienced a rash? The itchiness, inflammation, and pain are incredibly annoying, but at least the symptoms go away. Now imagine that this rash was something you had to deal with your entire life. That’s what people who have Atopic Dermatitis, otherwise...

Allergies are often thought of as pesky, annoying seasonal problems. They make our noses run, and they can give us rashes. These reactions are irritating, but we can live with them. But what happens when an allergen is a common, every day household item, like peanut...

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Millions of people suffer from all kinds of allergies. Sometimes we don’t even know we have them. Unfortunately, there isn’t any cure for allergies, but there are plenty of ways to manage them so we can enjoy life. That’s why Allergy FYI’s here to help. Learn More >